Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.